Opposition instigating violence in WB: TMC

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Press Trust of India Kolkata
Last Updated : May 30 2016 | 6:07 PM IST
The ruling Trinanmool Congress, which has been facing criticism from opposition parties over post-poll violence in West Bengal, today hit back at them, alleging they were "instigating" such incidents in the state.
"An absolutely peaceful situation obtained. The law-and-order situation is absolutely fine. It is our party workers and cadres who are being attacked since the poll process started. It is the Opposition which is trying to instigate violence in the state," TMC secretary-general Partha Chatterjee alleged.
On Calcutta University vice-chancellor Sugata Marjit's unwillingness to continue in his post, Chatterjee, who is also the Higher Education minister, said if he was really keen on not continuing, a replacement would be found.
"We wanted him to continue. But if it is not possible then we will find a replacement. We were busy with polls, so things didn't move ahead. But the post will not remain vacant," he said.
Chatterjee said his priority will be to carry forward the development work in the education sector.
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First Published: May 30 2016 | 6:07 PM IST

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